Billionaires and mega-corporations are stealing from all of us. For decades, politicians have promised relief while quietly shifting the tax burden away from the ultra-wealthy and onto working people. The result? Stagnant wages, skyrocketing costs, and a system rigged against everyday Iowans.
No one knows this better than farmers. While Wall Street investors buy up farmland, corporate monopolies drive small farms out of business, and Big Ag poisons our waterways without consequence, Iowa’s farmers are left to pick up the pieces. The same politicians who claim to support farmers have sold them out for corporate money.
It’s time for a government that actually protects farmers—not billion-dollar agribusinesses. I will fight for strong antitrust laws, fair farm subsidies, clean water protections, and climate adaptation programs that ensure Iowa’s agricultural future.
Big Agriculture has gotten too big. A handful of corporations now control the majority of seed production, processing, and distribution, squeezing out small and mid-sized farmers. These companies rig the market, jack up prices, and leave farmers with fewer choices and lower profits.
I will enforce strict antitrust laws to stop Big Ag from monopolizing our food system. Farmers should have the right to buy seeds, sell crops, and do business without being forced under the thumb of corporate giants.
Companies like Monsanto have weaponized patent law to sue farmers over seeds they never even planted. When genetically modified crops cross-pollinate into neighboring fields, Big Ag turns around and claims those farmers "stole" their seeds.
I will fight to ban patents on seeds that naturally cross-pollinate. Farmers should not be punished for nature doing what it has always done. The land belongs to the people who work it—not to corporate lawyers.
When massive factory farms and industrial agribusinesses dump waste into our waterways, they destroy local ecosystems, kill fish, and poison drinking water. Meanwhile, small farmers who follow sustainable practices are left to deal with the fallout.
I will impose steep fines on corporations that pollute Iowa’s rivers and groundwater. No more slaps on the wrist—if your runoff is killing fish and plants, you will pay for it.
Farm subsidies were supposed to help family farms survive tough times. Instead, massive corporate farms suck up the majority of government subsidies, while small and mid-sized farmers struggle to compete.
I will cap farm subsidies so that only independent farmers—not mega-corporations—get taxpayer support. No more funneling millions to industrial farms while real farmers get left behind.
Billionaires and foreign corporations are buying up American farmland at record rates, pushing out local farmers and turning our land into an investment portfolio. This is not farming—it’s theft.
I will pass laws that ban foreign and Wall Street ownership of Iowa farmland. Land should belong to the people who work it, not investors looking to make a quick buck.
Farmers are on the front lines of climate change. More extreme weather, unpredictable droughts, and flooding threaten crops and livestock. Yet, the government does little to help farmers adapt.
I will invest in climate adaptation programs, including:
Reliable electricity and broadband are essential for modern farming, yet many rural areas are still underserved. While billionaires enjoy high-speed internet in their mansions, farmers struggle with outdated infrastructure.
I will fund rural broadband expansion and electrical grid improvements so that every farm has access to the tools they need to compete in today’s economy.
Iowa’s farmers are the backbone of this state, and they deserve more than lip service from politicians. My campaign is about action—protecting small farms, cracking down on corporate abuse, and ensuring that Iowa’s land stays in the hands of the people who work it.